Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-18
st. Patrick>s Night.

THE ANNIVERSARY CELEsRArEp WITH FEAsTING
pANCING AND IrERAHY EXERCISES.
literary and musical entertainment was given
at Carroll institute last night TO celebrate st.
Patrick'S day. The program consisted of Irish
orations, Rotations and songs by Messrs. Halo
ran, Walsh Collins, Forsyth, Mcmahon and Casey,
Misses Gibson and kearon. The feature of the
evening was the '.CruiSkeen Laun" and ''WidOw
hachree," by Mr.. James Forsyth.
The ST. Patrick'S ball III The Emmet Guards at
the National Rifles armory, last night was an
enjoyable affair. The hall was decorated with
nagS and bunting. The success OF the affair
due 10 the efforts OF Capt. ". Ill. Murphy, master
OF ceremonies, and Corporal ChaS. J. Harlow and
Private Ii. Walsh who were the ballet masters.
Last evening the rooms OF the Irish American
club, No. 6t9 18th street, were flied by the mem-
bers and friends, all intent on celebrating the day.
There was a fine luncheon prepared and enjoyed
during the evening. and about O'Clock the formal
celebration commenced Col John @. Healy pre-,
sided and Mr.. L. f. Cannon led 4 quartetJe which
furnished the muSic-"The Harp That Once Thro'
Tara's Halls" 'The star Spangled Banner 'The
Minstrel Boy" and other appropriate songs The
regular tOaSts Were responded 10 by Il. j. O'DTfs-
coll, John Keogh, j. ID. ODonnell, c. W. Pepper,
Dr. 4. j. Faust, II. Y. Cannon, OF Davenport, Ia,
+. W. McNerhany, Prof Davy and Others.
The furry OF snow which closed ST. Pat tricks
day last night WAS doubtless surprise TO most
people, aud many very likely thought that
carpet OF snow at this late day was quite UMPIRE
cedented in this locality. Yet il was stated Dy
Mr.. Corcoran yesterday that on one ST. PatTick'S
day during Tyler's administration the SLOW laid
so deep ON the streets OF Washington that he rode
in sleigh from his residence TO the theater where
the celebration exercises were being held. This
would seem To show that the past was, in the mat
ter OF weather, either behind or ahead OF the
present, according to the observers point OF view
The Appropriations for Street Work.
WHAT THE COMMISSIONERS SAY OF CONTROLLER
DURHAAS OPINION.
The District Commissioners are very reticent in
expressing an opinion on Controller Durham'S
letter, In regard TO the meaning of certain parts
OF the District appropriation bill. Commissioners
Webb and Wheatley both, however, unite In say
ing that they had anticipated the decision of the
controller, that the excess OF the appropriations
over the estimates for the southwest, southeast
and northeast sections must be covered into the
Treasury and cannot be used in other sections or
for other purposes. Commissioner Webb said, in
reference 10 the time for making contracts for the
Improvement OF streets and avenues, that he had
expected the controller to be a little more
stringent. and Is pleased that he had placed such
liberal construction upon the bill in that regard
for, even IL they cannot commence the work be-
fore July 1st next they are at liberty TO advertise
Tor bids, etc. Then the awards can be made On
July LIST and the work commenced at once.
RoBBERIEs REPORTED. - Leonard Thomas, No.
PIP Virginia avenue. reports stolen from his
ports the larceny OF whitewash brushes and other
articles worth S4.5O.-The Union Transfer COM
pany reports the Larceny OF lap robe worth 81
A CHARGE OF LIBEL DROPPRD.-J. Lipps, a trav-
cling salesman for the firm OF Z. 5. Jaffray & Co.,
OF New York, was arrested last evening by De-
tectiveS Wheeler and Mattingly, ON a charge OF
libel, preferred against him by Abraham Waliach
who represents tue firm OF Shift & Bodenheimer
also OF New York. He was subsequently released
on 800 bail This morning Mr.. Lavender called the
case TO the attention OF the Police Court and said
there had been u misunderstanding between the
parties and as Mr.. Wallach did not desire to prose-
cute the case he would enter nolle pros.
The Courts.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
Yesterday, Morris agt. Starr ct al; argued and
submitted.
To-day, Snyder agt. Barker; on hearing.
EQUITY CoURT-Judge Merrick
Yesterday Clark agt. Perry; petition of admins
Smith appointed guardian ad litem Wardwell
| agt. Wardwell, and Birth agt. Birth; testimony
ordered taken before \. Harper. Proctor agt FitZ-
| gerald; Armstrong Brothers made parties COM
| piainant- Me.oy agt Grant; injunction dissolved
| and bill dismissed. Ruth agt. Ruth; William
| MuelheiSen admitted party complainant. Mat
| thewS agt Booker; sale decreed and W. j. Newton
| appointed trustee 10 sell.
| To-day, In re. Conrad Wolf, lunatic; L. S. Emery
| appointed committee. Monkey agt. Dent: sale
| ratified nisi. GodSbOrough agt Ray; leave TO file
cross bill ana ii. A. Goldsborough appointed
| trustee Belcher agt. Belcher; rule on defendant
! issued Wallard agt. Waliard: pro confesso made
| nndl, auditors report confirmed and distribution
| ordered Simm5 agt. Gibbs; sale decreed and c.
/ \. Walter appointed trustee. Kelly agt. Diver:
| witness directed TO answer. LangfelU agt. Bou-
| thorn; appearance ordered Osborne agt, Welsh:
/ plea sustained leave 10 amend bill.
| CIRCUIT COURT-Jad0e Cor
| To-day. Clarke agt. y. E. Mutual Life Insurance
| Co.; trial Resumed.